I began to think about the food processor for a long time and after a long search I chose Philips 7762, very satisfied that the volume of the bowl 2 l, useful 1.2 l- it's better to do what you need in a small bowl in several passes than to "smear" 2 carrots by 3-4 l more often, and washing is annoying.
here he is my "little"
During the six months that he "lives" with me, he had to work on all available graters and knives and more than once.
The kit includes 2 double-sided graters for slicing and shredding 1.2 mm and 2.4 mm, I mostly use the larger one, the smaller one very finely rubs and cuts thinly. A disc for potato pancakes, a disc for French fries, the idea is good, but in fact, arched slices + a lot of potato chips (see photo),
french fries and salad made on "fillet"
The utility knife is very sharp - it copes with all types of meat and perfectly makes pates, chops greens. Kneading Knife - Handles shortcrust pastry and converting casserole curd into a homogeneous mass.
Emulsion attachment for whipping proteins and homemade mayonnaise.
Grinder for small portions as well as powdered sugar and ground coffee.
Blender 1.2 l for cocktails, omelets, pancake dough, vegetable caviar now only on it. I was very pleased with "Filya" during the harvesting season - I did not have time to peel vegetables).
He has power 750 watts, not very large, but quite enough for the tasks performed by the "Fillet", the speed is two; there is a pulse mode - it is convenient for shredding onions.
It stands on the table and is always at hand, the attachments are stored in a special plastic box that comes with the kit + a convenient plastic spatula, the plastic at the bowl and blender is durable, very easy to clean. The base itself, where the motor is black, the bowl and jug of the blender are made of black transparent plastic.
I bought at Ozone for 4100 rub.
CONCLUSIONS: an excellent food processor that will always be at your fingertips, which means you will use it, and what it has done will delight you.)))
By type, all devices can be divided into kitchen grinders and food processors.
The shredders are more compact because consist of a working bowl (usually no more than 1 liter) and a drive. The kit usually includes a utility knife, an emulsion nozzle and one or two floats. Usually, grinders are used to process small portions of products: cheese, nuts, herbs, berries, as well as to make mashed potatoes and simple sauces.
Food processors can have two electric sockets for a bowl and a blender at the same time (see "Blender"). Combines without a blender differ from grinders in a large number of attachments and functions, as well as in the presence of a neck for adding products to the container without opening the bowl.
Power
from 45 to 2100 W
The maximum amount of energy consumed. The efficiency and speed of the food processor depends on the power. At the same time, the power of the combine must correspond to the volume of the working bowl, and therefore to the amount of product processed at one time. That is, the ratio of power and volume of the bowl is important. The following power-to-volume ratios are optimal: 300 W - 1.5 liters; 400 W - 2 L; 700 W - 3 HP
Bowl capacity
from 0.15 to 10 l
The volume of the mixing bowl. A distinction should be made between the total volume and the working capacity of the bowl. The working capacity is different for each type of product. At the same time, there is not only a maximum, but also a minimum capacity. Some combines are not able to process small portions of food in a common working bowl (therefore they are equipped with mini - mills).
Blender
The blender attachment is used for mixing any liquid, preparing baby food, vegetable or fruit purees. This attachment can also be used for making cocktails - and all the ingredients can be mixed together or separately. The standard volume of the blender bowl is 1.25-1.5 liters.
Blender capacity
from 0.35 to 6.7 l
The volume of a blender in a food processor.
The standard volume of a food processor blender is 1.5-1.7 liters. For a large family or a large company, it is better to purchase a food processor with a blender with a capacity of about 2 liters. For small portions, a blender with a capacity of less than 1 liter is suitable.
Juicer
Special attachment for juicing fruits and vegetables. The juicer can be of two types: for citrus fruits and universal (centrifugal). Citrus juicers typically have a capacity of 0.8-1 l / min. The universal juicer is suitable for juicing fruits, berries and vegetables. The amount of juice squeezed out depends on the loading volume of the working bowl. In general, the operating time is no longer than that of conventional juicers. The problem with the juicer attachment is that the volume of waste is greatly increased when juicing. If a conventional juicer gives up to 85% of the juice at the output, then the combine squeezes out a maximum of 50%.
Meat grinder
A nozzle for minced meat, ensures the operation of the combine in the meat grinder mode. This attachment practically does not differ from a conventional electric meat grinder. And to that, and to the other, in addition (or in a set), you can purchase various knives, perforation grids and all kinds of attachments.
Miller
The presence of a device for chopping food in the set of a food processor. The mill is a small container with a knife, like a coffee grinder, with a high protective lid. In the mill, you can grind the same products, only in small portions. Mostly housewives use it to process nuts, garlic, cheese and other products in small quantities.
Multi-cut
A device that performs the work of cutting and chopping products. A multi-cutter is a small food processor equipped with a wide variety of knife attachments. Its main purpose is all kinds of methods of rubbing, shredding and cutting products of various densities. The multi-cutter will make it easier and faster to prepare food, making the process more comfortable and more enjoyable.
Scapula
The presence of a spatula in the set of a food processor.
The spatula is designed for easy removal of chopped food from the bowl. Most often made of plastic.
Number of speeds
from 1 to 2300
Most food processors are equipped with a rotary speed selector that allows you to select the desired intensity of work. Some combine models have fixed speed adjustments. For other models, the speed regulation is smooth. Typically, for different operating modes, certain speed ranges are provided, indicated in the instructions for the combine. Typically, high speeds are used for chopping food, while low speeds are used for mixing.
Max. rotational speed
from 1 to 28000 rpm
Maximum rotation speed of the combine knife.
The higher the rotation speed, the harder the food can be processed in your food processor.
Pulse mode
This function serves for a short-term acceleration of the normal operation of the combine at the end of cooking for a quick and high-quality completion of the work. The short-term mode allows you to quickly puree especially soft and delicate foods.
Infinitely variable speed control
The ability to smoothly adjust the speed of the combine.
Smooth adjustment of the speed of the combine harvester allows you to determine the optimal speed of rotation of the combine knife, depending on the type and consistency of the crushed products.
Colour
The main body color of the food processor. Household appliances are usually made in neutral colors that will perfectly fit into any kitchen interior. Some manufacturers make one model in several colors to choose from.
Nozzles
Number of attachments
from 1 to 25
The number of replaceable attachments included with the food processor. A larger number of attachments will increase the number of operating modes of the device. However, when choosing, it is worth considering whether you have a need for these attachments, or they will lie idle, since an increase in the configuration accordingly increases the cost of the entire device.
For the test
Special attachment for making tough dough. The attachment can be in the form of a curved hook or spatula. When using such a nozzle, the dough is not just mixed (only in one place of the working bowl), but "falls off" - and the next portion begins to knead. Thanks to this, flour and other products do not remain on the walls of the bowl, and the dough is uniformly mixed.
For whipping
The whisk attachment is intended for whipping eggs, cream, making pancake or any batter, mayonnaise, as well as for mixing sauces and other "light" products. The advantage of a combine with such a nozzle is the presence of an anti-splashing cover on the working bowl.
Utility knife
The utility knife is a double-bladed stainless steel knife with curved blades. It is the main knife of the blender, with which the main part of the food is chopped. It should be borne in mind that the utility knife is very sharp, so it usually comes with a plastic sheath for the blades.
Grater
The grater attachment is a flat disc with pointed holes at the edges for grinding vegetables and other types of food. The set may include several graters with holes of different sizes.
Number of graters
from 1 to 5
Number of graters of different sizes supplied in the kit.
Slicing disc
The slicer is a flat disc with a narrow longitudinal cut. The thickness of the resulting slices depends on the height of the cut. The buyer can be offered a double-sided disc with slots of different heights, several nozzles, or one, but with the ability to adjust the height.
Number of slicing discs
from 1 to 3
The number of slicing discs included with the food processor. See "Slicing disc" for details.
Shredding disc
This attachment is designed for cutting vegetables or fruits into strips and is a disc with small holes. The disc can be double-sided, or several similar attachments can be included in the kit to obtain straws of different sizes.
Number of shredding discs
from 1 to 4
Number of shredding discs supplied (see "Shredding disc").
French fries disc
It is known that classic French fries must not only be properly fried, but also cut into long cubes of a certain thickness. The special attachment will help you get the desired result quickly.
Stripping disc
The food processor comes with a straw-shaped attachment for slicing fruits and vegetables. The nozzle looks like a disk with small holes with pointed edges made in it. The chopping set can be made up of several discs with different hole sizes or one double-sided disc.
Number of straw discs
from 1 to 3
The set can be from 1 to 3 disks for cutting products into strips.
Dicing disc
The food processor comes with an attachment that allows you to cut fruits and vegetables into cubes. This attachment is useful for preparing salads of various kinds.
Emulsion nozzle
The emulsion nozzle is designed for the preparation of various thick homogeneous mixtures: sauces, creams, etc. It is a plastic plate with guides along the bottom, thanks to which fast and uniform mixing takes place.
Berry press
There is a press, with the help of which you can make mashed potatoes from boiled vegetables, soft fruits and berries.
Peculiarities
Built-in
Built-in food processor. It can be installed separately from the hob or belong to the Domino modular series (a combination of narrow modules on one worktop).
Body material
The food processor body can be made of plastic or stainless steel.
Most of the models are made of plastic, because It is a durable and lightweight material that is easy to care for. In addition, there is a wide variety of colors available.
Expensive models are made of stainless steel, which emphasizes the solidity of their appearance. The finish in these models can be matte or glossy, however, it is better to give preference to a matte finish, which will not leave fingerprints or drips from products.
Bowl material
The bowl can be made of glass, plastic or stainless steel.
The glass container allows you to observe the grinding and mixing process, but it is quite fragile. The stainless steel bowl is opaque, but the strongest and most durable. The disadvantage is the high cost. Plastic bowls are considered the most practical and inexpensive, they can be either transparent or not, they can withstand heavy loads and are quite cheap.
Blender material
To make a jug of a blender (see "Blender"), plastic or glass is used.
Plastic jugs are very lightweight but fragile. In addition, over time, scratches will appear on the plastic, which can ruin the appearance of the jug. Most manufacturers equip food processors with just such blenders.
Glass jugs are attached to more expensive models with an elegant design, they are very rare on sale. They are usually made from heat resistant thick glass. When choosing a model with a glass jug, you should pay special attention to the handle: glass is a rather heavy material, so the handle should be comfortable and not very thin, otherwise it may break off with a slight impact. An important advantage of a glass blender is that you can chop ice in it.
Overload protection
The presence of a fuse in the design of the food processor that protects the electric motor from overheating and failure due to overload (for example, if a bone gets in during the operation of the meat grinder). There are 3 main motor protection devices: fuse bushing, circuit breaker and heating element.
The fuse bushing is a plate that bursts if solid parts enter or if the motor temperature rises above the permissible value.
Automatic circuit breaker - two metal plates that are in a closed state during normal operation of the meat grinder. Excessive flow of electricity forces the plates to open. After turning off the device, the circuit breaker automatically returns to its original position - you can continue to work.
Heating element - when the temperature exceeds the limit of the permissible value, the engine is disconnected from the auger (spiral that scrolls the minced meat).
Rubberized feet
Specially designed to reduce vibration and slip on the food processor table
during operation, the body of the device is equipped with legs made of non-slip material (rubber or suction cups).
Storage space for attachments
The presence of a separate box or a compartment built into the combine for storing attachments. The dimensions of the harvester with this compartment increase, but you do not need to remove and remove all the knives in order to use only one.
Compartment for the power cord
A cord retractor on the combine body minimizes the risk of cord breakage at bends and provides easy storage. In addition, you can roll up excess cord so that it does not get in the way when you work with the device.
Power cord length
from 0.6 to 105 m
When choosing a harvester, pay attention to how far the outlet will be from the work table. Usually, using a cord that is too short (less than 50 cm) is not very comfortable. On the other hand, a cord that is too long can accidentally hit and knock over the appliance.
Dimensions and weight
Depth
from 10 to 61 cm
The depth of the food processor or shredder.
Width
from 8.5 to 57.3 cm
The width of the food processor or shredder.
Height
from 12 to 64 cm
The height of the food processor or shredder.
The weight
from 0.5 to 23.5 kg
The weight of the food processor or shredder.
When choosing a kitchen chopper, pay attention to characteristics such as the types and number of attachments, bowl material, as well as the power indicator of the appliance.
Food processors are the first helpers in the kitchen. They come to the rescue when you need to make mashed potatoes or twist meat into minced meat, knead dough or prepare freshly squeezed juice. However, if you need to process a small amount of food, for example, two tablespoons of cooked vegetables for an infant, it is not always convenient to take out a bulky multifunctional unit. In this case, kitchen shredders will come to the rescue.
Types of kitchen grinders
They can be divided into two categories - manual and electrical. All kinds of graters, mills, choppers belong to the manual ones. Some chop the food into strips, others use knives to turn it into a homogeneous mass. The disadvantage of such devices is one - in order to process products, you need to make physical efforts.
Electric shredders are much more popular these days. As a rule, they are powered by the network. The design of these devices is quite simple: a motor built into a lid or stand, a bowl in which food is placed, and a knife. Depending on the model, they can be supplied with additional attachments.
How to choose a shredder?
The first thing you pay attention to before buying is the volume of the bowl. Compact models come with 0.2L bowls. Such devices are ideal for preparing baby food, chopping onions for cutlets or walnuts for salad. There are more roomy ones - up to 1.75 liters. In these, you can already make mashed potatoes or knead pancake dough. Do not forget that the nominal volume of the bowl is usually 30-40% less than the real one. This means that, for example, only 600-700 grams can be put in a liter container. products. If you hammer it to the eyeballs, the necessary circulation will not be provided and the knives simply will not process some of the products.
The material from which the bowl is made is also important. Plastic is more fragile, but cheaper. Glass is more expensive, heavier, but it can easily withstand temperature extremes that occur when hot food is put into the grinder.
It is also important to pay attention to the declared power, which can vary from 50 to 700 watts for different models. Low-power models are suitable for chopping boiled vegetables and fresh herbs, and 500-700 W devices are capable of processing frozen berries, raw meat, nuts.
Before you buy your favorite model with a large number of attachments, you should pay attention to where they will be stored. It is good if the kit comes with a special compartment for storing components or there is a hanging bracket. Otherwise, you will have to free up space in the kitchen cabinet.
Graters and shredders
It is known that the products processed in the grinder, especially the hard ones, are not homogeneous in their structure, since the knife processes vegetables more intensively in the center of the bowl, and grips less often at the edges and at the bottom. If you need beautiful straws, cubes or rings for salad, you can't do without graters and shredders. Simple models come with 1-2 attachments, in more functional shredders, their number can reach 5-6.
An example of a budget device with a large number of threads is the Maxwell MW-1303.
This model comes with 6 cone nozzles: for small and coarse straws, for cutting into rings, for slices and even a special disc for French fries. All attachments can be folded into one another like a pyramid, so they take up very little space during storage.
Another interesting model is the Moulinex DJ900 Fresh Express Cube chopper. It cannot be called cheap, it costs like a food processor of average functionality, but thanks to a well-thought-out set of graters and a compact size, this shredder will become an excellent assistant in the kitchen. The set includes attachments for large and small shredders, a ring cutter that produces slices 3 mm thick. There is also a mold for French fries, which forms 6 * 7 mm cubes, however, it can be used for any other vegetables and fruits. And, perhaps, the most important nozzle is for cutting into cubes.
Indeed, shredders are not very suitable for making salads; they are more suitable when you need to cut vegetables for frying into soup or make preparations for the winter. True, vegetable salads can be cut into rings. But you can't cook the traditional "Olivier" on a grater, you can't do without cutting into cubes.
Ice pick
In addition to the graters, an ice pick knife can be included with the grinder. Some buyers ask themselves, "Can I use a regular slicing knife instead, and how are they different from each other?" The fact is that the splitting knife should not cut, but crush the ice, so manufacturers make it thicker and not as sharp as a utility knife.
If instead of it you use the same blade that goes for vegetables and meat, then it will very soon become dull or even worse, it will quickly break.
Emulsion nozzle
This is another attachment that can be supplied with a food processor. It can be called in different ways: an emulsion nozzle, a disc for whipping, but it will have one principle of operation: a plastic disc with guides, rotating, will mix the liquid medium until a homogeneous state. This attachment can be used for making sauces, cocktails, whipping proteins or making sugar glaze. But, for example, berries with cottage cheese with its help can no longer be mixed, since it has no cutting edges. For this purpose, it is better to use a utility knife.
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Storing food processor attachments.
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Chopper- a compact device that consists of a working bowl and a drive. In addition, there is a utility knife, an emulsion nozzle and several graters. Has a limited number of functions. Advantages - takes up little space and is inexpensive.
Combine harvester- equipped with additional attachments, functions, sometimes has a built-in blender. Takes up more space and is more expensive than a shredder. A food processor can cut and grate solid foods, beat masses of different consistencies, squeeze juice, knead dough, and so on.
Execution
Standing separately- manufactured in a separate case, which allows you to place the food processor in any convenient place. The disadvantage is that it takes up space on the table. Such models are most common.
Built-in- mounted in a table top. There are two solutions: installation in the hob (Domino) or separately from it. Built-in combines harmoniously fit into the kitchen set, save space on the table and are always at hand. Cons: complexity of installation, inability to move equipment to another location.
Power
Power ranges from 45 to 1600 watts. It is better to choose taking into account the volume of the working bowl. For a bowl with a volume of 1.5 liters, the minimum power will be 300 W, with a volume of 2 liters - 400 W, 3 liters - 700 W.
Bowl material
Glass bowl- transparent, that is, you can see the process of work. The main disadvantage is the fragility of the glass. At a cost, this material is lower than a stainless steel bowl, but higher than a plastic bowl.
Stainless steel bowl- the most durable. The main drawback is the high price, although this is a subjective indicator, since once having bought a durable cup, you will not spend money on replacing the broken ones.
Plastic bowl- the best option for the price. Withstands medium loads. It can also be transparent for monitoring the work process.
More expensive harvesters can have three bowls of different materials at once.
Accessories and accessories
The number of attachments that will be included in the kit depends on the cost of the combine. Standard set of attachments: metal knife, grater disc, emulsifier disc, kneader - but other options are also possible. The more attachments, the wider the possibilities of the food processor.
Chopping knife- part of any combine, must be made of stainless steel.
Circular knife- designed for slicing and shredding. The kit may include two or one such knife. If there are two knives, then one is for cutting small slices, and the other for large ones. If there is one knife, then there is the possibility of adjusting its position in order to cut slices of different sizes.
Grater Is a flat disc with sharpened holes at the edges. Designed for grinding various products, even such as cheese and chocolate. For convenience, it is desirable that the kit includes several graters with holes of different sizes.
Emulsifier disc- designed for whipping sauces, eggs, cream and other liquids. In more expensive food processors, two attachments can perform this function:
- corolla- it is convenient for whipping eggs, cream, making pancake or any other batter, that is, it is intended for whipping lighter products. Has a lid on the working bowl against splashing;
- emulsion nozzle- designed for mixing thicker emulsions.
Dough mixer- evenly kneads tough dough, so that no flour or other products remain on the walls.
Miller- for grinding small amounts of cereals, coffee and spices.
Meat grinder- a nozzle for cooking minced meat.
For potato pancakes- turns potatoes into mashed potatoes, from which pancakes are made. With this attachment, you can get apples and other types of puree.
For French fries- cuts potatoes into long thin sticks (cubes).
Berry press- makes it possible to get fruit, berry, vegetable puree.
For dicing- allows you to prepare fruit and vegetable salads.
Double boiler- allows you to cook porridge for babies. Found in children's food processors specializing in the preparation of baby food.
Blender- mixes liquids and grinds products into a homogeneous mass. With the help of a blender, cocktails, baby food, batter, fruit and vegetable purees are prepared.
Juicer- can be of two types: for citrus fruits and universal.
Citrus juicer- makes it possible to get citrus juices (orange, grapefruit and others).
Centrifugal Juicer(centrifugal, universal) - squeezes juice from fruits, berries, vegetables. Not used for citrus fruits. Unlike juicers made in a separate case, these models are not designed to work with large amounts of fruits, berries, vegetables. The downside is the lower efficiency: 50% juice versus 85% (conventional juicers).
Multi-cut- cuts greens, vegetables, fruits and other products.
Some combines can be independently supplemented with attachments, only it is important to know in advance which of them are sold separately and are suitable for it.
Modes of operation
Turbo mode- for a short time sharply increases the rotation speed of the device disks. Suitable for processing solid foods. This mode is not standard, since the motor is under heavy loads and will fail during prolonged operation.
Pulse- the harvester engine runs with short breaks. This mode increases the efficiency of the device and reduces the load on the motor, which is important for crushing ice or frozen products.
Other characteristics
Number of speeds- the larger this parameter, the more accurate the speed setting, which is optimal for the selected operating mode. Low speeds are good for mixing food, and high speeds are great for chopping.
Maximum rotation speed- the higher this indicator, the better the harvester will cope with solid products.
Bowl capacity- determines the number of products that can be processed at one time. A bowl with a capacity of 1.5 liters is suitable for processing 1.5 liters of liquid or 2 kg of dry product, as well as preparing 750 g of dough.
The choice of blender capacity depends on the number of servings you want to cook at one time:
- up to 1 l- for preparing small portions (baby food);
- 1.5-1.7 L- standard version;
- 2 l- for a large family.
Choosing the length of the cord depends on the distance of the food processor from the outlet. A short wire (up to 90 cm) is often inconvenient, while a very long wire (over 100 cm) increases the risk of accidental overturning of the device.
Extra options
Overload protection- prevents overheating and damage to the motor due to excessive load. Depending on the model, protection can be implemented in three options:
- mechanical- a fuse sleeve is used;
- electronic- an automatic circuit breaker is used, it is most common;
- thermal protection- carried out using a special heating element.
Scapula- most often made of plastic. With its help, it is convenient to remove mixtures from the bowl of the combine.
Compartment for the power cord- allows you to protect the cord from kinking and breaking, and also adjusts the required length of the wire during operation.
Planetary mixing- ensures uniform mixing of the product in the center and at the edges while saving time. Combines with this option are more expensive. A large bowl (from 5 l) is required for effective mixing.
Infinitely variable speed controller- unlike step adjustment, it precisely adjusts the rotational speed of the combine motor. Allows you to select the optimal mode for processing different products.
Storage space for attachments- a holder or container in which the attachments are stored. Prevents loss or breakage of these attachments.
Rubberized feet- reduce vibration and slip of the food processor on the table during operation.
Manufacturer
The group of the most unreliable devices includes the Aurora, Rainford,
